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Lehigh Valley native Joe Kovacs chases Olympic gold again in Paris
Joe Kovacs’ resume is stellar: two-time world champion, two-time Olympic silver medalist, Big Ten outdoor champion, PIAA champion and District 11 record holder. His career-best throw in the shot put is 76.2 feet, second-best in the history of the event. One thing missing: an Olympic gold medal. Kovacs will get another shot at the 2024 Olympics, which start later this month in Paris. The ...
Lehigh Valley sports scores and a look at Wednesday’s schedule
Today’s Lehigh Valley sports schedule and last night’s scores. To report your school’s scores and stats, please complete this SPORTS SCORES FORM WEDNESDAY’S SCHEDULE Blue Mountain Baseball League Bulls vs. Falcons at Easton High School, 6 p.m. Braves vs. Giants at Northampton High School, 6 p.m. Creekers vs. Avengers at Scherersville #5, 6 p.m. TUESDAY’S SCORES No scores reported before print ...
Northwestern Lehigh’s Perich picked by Texas Rangers in 7th round of MLB Draft
The 2023 World Series champions plucked talent from the Lehigh Valley on Monday. The Texas Rangers selected Lehigh University third baseman Rafe Perich with the 225th overall pick in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball Draft. Perich, a Northwestern Lehigh graduate, led the Mountain Hawks with a .382...
Not open to the public: Cottingham Stadium walking proposal fails in vote by EASD board
EASTON, Pa. – A proposal to open Cottingham Stadium to the public one day per week for walking failed in a vote by the Easton Area Board of School Directors Tuesday night. Even though the board voted 4-3 in favor of the proposal, board President Meg Sayago said the motion failed, as a majority of the full board would require five affirmative votes.
Two Greyhounds and Both Track & Field Programs Earn USTFCCCA Academic Awards
NEW ORLEANS, La. --- Moravian University had two student-athletes named United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic Athletes, and both the men's and women's track & field squads were honored as an All-Academic Team by the USTFCCCA for the 2024 season. Moravian's individual selections were...
Lafayette’s Magadan ’17: Multi-Honored College Athlete to Lead USA Field Hockey in 2024 Olympics
Former Lafayette College student-athlete Amanda Magadan (Golini) '17 has been officially named to the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team, representing Team USA in field hockey this summer in Paris. 592 athletes will represent Team USA in the 2024 Olympics. 75% of U.S. Olympians competing in Paris this summer have collegiate athletic...
From D3 to the ACC and UNC, Greenberg Discusses his Path
CHAPEL HILL – Playing football in the ACC wasn’t much on Zach Greenberg’s radar when he first arrived at Muhlenberg College. He was 240 pounds as an offensive linemen, the program is Division III, and Scotty Wood Stadium, home of the Mules, seated a capacity of only 3,000 fans.
Top 10 Stories of 2023-24 - #7 Men’s Cross Country Wins Third Straight Landmark Conference Title
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian University is continuing its look back at its 2023-24 athletic campaign. The next entry in our second countdown of the summer – the Top 10 Stories of the Year selected by the athletic administration – is our No. 7 highlight – the men's cross country squad winning its third consecutive Landmark Conference Championship.
Lehigh Earns NABC Team Academic Excellence Award, Five Student-Athletes Recognized
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) has announced its annual Team Academic Excellence Awards and the National Honors Court, which recognizes high-achieving collegiate men's basketball teams and players across the country. The Mountain Hawks earned the team award while Dominic Parolin, Jalin Sinclair, Jayshen Saigal, Keith Higgins Jr. and Tyler Whitney-Sidney were named to the Honors Court.
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